We are only on Day Three, but it’s already so nice to see how committed my students are to their writing! This is truly why I continue to use this packet every year. It seems to “launch” some of my struggling writers to the next stage.

Naming Our Elf

Of course, in keeping with tradition, this elf needed a name. Below is what my students came up before I took control and had a mini-conference with the little guy.

He whispered to me that he liked Beckham the best, thank goodness! I’m not sure if he realizes he’s named after Odell Beckham, Jr.

I have to admit his presence has been a bit of a distraction. Saying “he left and went for a walk” further distracted my littles who should have been focused on their work. The next day, after we walked into magnet letter mayhem, I wised up and put Beckham in a timeout to think about his choices:

#solution

If you need any additional ideas for this time of year, please check out my Elf Antics freebie! I found the packet on our school’s copier last week for another classroom …that made me so happy!